Pachuco Style and Community by Miranda Gonzales https://padlet.com/msg61/ruhyfys3r3abvlxq The word Pachuco has a complicated history and carries many cultural implications for Mexican Americans living in the borderlands. This collection of recourses gives context to the etymology of the word, what was happening in U.S. history during the popularization of Pachuco style, and the legacy it has today. en-us 2023-02-11 23:25:59 UTC 2023-02-12 01:59:58 UTC hello@padlet.com What do people think when they hear the word pachuco? msg61 https://padlet.com/msg61/ruhyfys3r3abvlxq/wish/2477563116 There is a conflict between what popular culture identifies as Pachuco, and what the word actually means to the people who are a part of the subculture. ]]> 2023-02-11 23:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/msg61/ruhyfys3r3abvlxq/wish/2477563116 Pachuco style breakdown msg61 https://padlet.com/msg61/ruhyfys3r3abvlxq/wish/2477567546 Style is a big part of what makes up the Pachuco subculture. These types of suits are called zoot suits and were made popular by Black jazz musicians in the early 40's. It's common for Pachucas to also wear suits, which was controversial for gender norms at the time. ]]> 2023-02-12 00:02:24 UTC https://padlet.com/msg61/ruhyfys3r3abvlxq/wish/2477567546 Where did the word really come from, and what dose it really mean? msg61 https://padlet.com/msg61/ruhyfys3r3abvlxq/wish/2477571435 The etymology behind the word Pachuco is unclear. However, it is speculated that part of the etymology lies with the word 'chuco', which means dirty or crooked in Spanish slang. Some also say that El Paso was also called El Chuco. Fast forward to the 40's and Pachuco has evolved into a distinct subculture of Mexican Americans identified by their unique dress, slang, and tight sense of community. This is contrary to the dominant culture's definition of Pachuco. ]]> 2023-02-12 00:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/msg61/ruhyfys3r3abvlxq/wish/2477571435 What is the cultural significance of the Pachuco style? What influences carry over into today's society? msg61 https://padlet.com/msg61/ruhyfys3r3abvlxq/wish/2477576440 The Pachuco style is significant for many reasons. Most notably its representation of second generation (and beyond) Mexican American youth's quest for their cultural location, and the ways that the broader society reacted to their search for identity. Examples of these reactions are the Sleepy Lagoon Murders and the Zoot Suit Riots.  ]]> 2023-02-12 00:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/msg61/ruhyfys3r3abvlxq/wish/2477576440 Pachuco slang msg61 https://padlet.com/msg61/ruhyfys3r3abvlxq/wish/2477579829 This is an example of language connecting communities through a common enemy. In this case its Anglo culture. Bolillo is a type of white bread, which makes this tweet a sick burn. ]]> 2023-02-12 00:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/msg61/ruhyfys3r3abvlxq/wish/2477579829 Caló- Specific mixture of English and Spanish used by Pachucos msg61 https://padlet.com/msg61/ruhyfys3r3abvlxq/wish/2477580825 Much of Pachuco slang has carried over into Spanglish that we hear today.]]> 2023-02-12 00:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/msg61/ruhyfys3r3abvlxq/wish/2477580825 Zoot Suit Riots msg61 https://padlet.com/msg61/ruhyfys3r3abvlxq/wish/2477583201 The Zoot Suit Riots were in direct response to Mexican American youth in LA attempting to assimilate into Anglo society in a way that also represented their ethic roots. ]]> 2023-02-12 01:05:42 UTC https://padlet.com/msg61/ruhyfys3r3abvlxq/wish/2477583201 The Sleepy Lagoon Murder msg61 https://padlet.com/msg61/ruhyfys3r3abvlxq/wish/2477585193 The murder of Jose Diaz set the stage for the Zoot Suit Riots and began the trope of Pachucos being identified as gang members or delinquent youth. ]]> 2023-02-12 01:13:49 UTC https://padlet.com/msg61/ruhyfys3r3abvlxq/wish/2477585193 Laying the groundwork for using Latinos as the scapegoat for the U.S's problems msg61 https://padlet.com/msg61/ruhyfys3r3abvlxq/wish/2477589479 During the time of the Zoot Suit riots, popular culture conveniently categorized Pachuco as criminals and gang members so that they could be blamed for the violence and deaths that ensued. ]]> 2023-02-12 01:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/msg61/ruhyfys3r3abvlxq/wish/2477589479 Pachuco style and community still relevant and alive msg61 https://padlet.com/msg61/ruhyfys3r3abvlxq/wish/2477591552 El Pachuco community is still active, especially in places like California. It remains an source of empowerment and culture for Hispanic populations. ]]> 2023-02-12 01:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/msg61/ruhyfys3r3abvlxq/wish/2477591552 Los Chucos Suaves msg61 https://padlet.com/msg61/ruhyfys3r3abvlxq/wish/2477593176 Pachuco music recreated some of the early jazz inspiration that popularized the zoot suit among Black communities in the early 40's. ]]> 2023-02-12 01:38:36 UTC https://padlet.com/msg61/ruhyfys3r3abvlxq/wish/2477593176